in the galleries

In the Galleries - "Our desire is to hold a free dinner, served with dignity, restaurant style, once a week for the community," revealed Reverend Karen Ann Campbell about the Community Cafe.

In the Galleries - "For this exhibit we wanted to start small to end big," Andrea McCafferty and Kat O'Neill said about All The Pieces.

In the Galleries - "The paint travels on its own behalf! I am a spectator, the hands on a spectator," the modernist colorist reflected.

In the Galleries - "The Museum strives to illuminate the creative process of artists in myriad disciplines, and the intimate setting of Salon Series allows musical artists to engage in a dialogue with the audience about their program selection and approach to interpretation," Terrie Sultan noted.

In the Galleries - "Including this year's East End Collected5, over 150 artists have participated in the EEC series. Artists whose careers range from working in their basements to those who have had long international careers," Patton Miller noted.

In the Galleries - "When you continue to have the hope that with earnest intention, and effort, we can change things that need attention in the world, for the betterment of all. That there is a better life for those that become aware, and elect or grasp, that they deserve and can have a better life," said Richard Demato, owner of RJD Gallery.

In the Galleries - "This will be the biggest artGroove yet with 21 participating artists including distinguished sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp, David Geiser, American painter and underground comix creator and former New York Times illustrator, Charles Waller," Geralyne Lewandowski, Art Groove Founder, relayed.

In the Galleries - "Our intent in the concept was to witness Zen through Art. Four diverse female artists depict their own unique state of calm," Andrea McCafferty and Kat O'Neill, Co-Owners/Co-Directors, explained.

In the Galleries - "Having been born in Venezuela, although I was raised in East Hampton, I have maintained a close connection to my birth country - I still have family and friends there," Esperanza Leon explained. "I have felt powerless witnessing the drastic decline, the nightmare that Venezuela is living."

In the Galleries - "I chose the title East Meets West because there are four Sumi E (oriental brush painting) artists in the show," Ursula Thomas reflected.

In the Galleries - "This is a terrific lineup of women artists who have a connection to the Parrish," said Corinne Erni, Senior Curator of ArtsReach and Special Projects.

In the Galleries - "I found that this year's topic 'Decadence of Distortion' hit a sensitive spot with people. We have all been out with friends, colleagues, or relatives that are on the phone and missing the personal connection that is happening at the present moment. I hope during this show that everyone is interacting with one another," Mannix said.

In the Galleries - "Our shows are always well represented, and we will be introducing a number of new members," Paul Dempsey said.

In the Galleries - "We are delighted to welcome the National Circus Project to kick off Family Month at the Museum," said Jillian Bock, Museum Education Associate. "Their interactive performance allows audience members to become active participants in the show—and learn some circus skills on their own!"

In the Galleries - "This continues to allow the Parrish to provide the inspiring opportunity for hundreds of students to work with practicing contemporary artists," Terrie Sultan said.

In the Galleries - "Discovery of new artists informed my gallery vision over the years, and I have the opportunity to pursue this still," Arlene Bujese added.

In the Galleries - "Why Roots? We are interested to see where the artists take this," Perez reflected. "Some questions that we talked over included: What are the roots of a community and what keeps them healthy? Family, country, tradition, story? How do we define our origin stories? How do they intertwine?"

In the Galleries - "We are excited to kick off our winter series of 'A Night Out With Peter Spacek,' in collaboration with Nick & Toni's. It's a fun evening spent hanging with the artist, viewing and discussing his work while having a delicious meal," remarked Nancy Rowan.

In the Galleries - "We are excited to organize an event that will not only support the arts but will also give the community a fun opportunity to get together, enjoy the work of our local artists and write their dreams on our interactive wall of dreams while sipping hot chocolate!" Anahi DeCanio expressed.

In the Galleries - "Some of the work is literally a splash of water other works hope to make a splash in with there vibrant colors or unique choice of media," Andrea McCafferty and Kat O'Neill relayed. "Maybe a prominent display or a dash or stroke of color."